Mystery Tool ?

Mystery Tool ?

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6 February 2016 at 15:35 #224141
Martin King 2
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Hi All,

Went to a large tool auction last week and bought a lot of kit which I am slowly sorting out.

In one lot was this odd item, any idea what it is? Main wheel is about 65mm diameter. lamps to a table.

seems to turn sweetly but what goes on the spiky bit?

Cheers,

Martin
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6 February 2016 at 15:35 #32645
Martin King 2
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6 February 2016 at 15:41 #224144
Sandgrounder
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According it's Google it's a bobbin winder, sorry about the long link, I don't know how to shorten it.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mattson+mora+bobbin+winder&biw=1343&bih=1056&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjV_bWivOPKAhVF2xoKHUCnC60Q_AUICCgD

John
6 February 2016 at 16:14 #224147
ega
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So it's the worm that turns sweetly?
6 February 2016 at 17:06 #224151
Nicholas Farr
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Hi Martin, quite a few here **LINK**

Regards Nick.
6 February 2016 at 18:10 #224165
Martin King 2
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Many thanks folks!

Interesting little item

Cheers, Martin
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